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Seven Falls

3.4 (394 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Sally A.

Very touristy, but very well organized! You will need to pre-pay and schedule your time a lot to visit. The falls are beautiful! Take the steps to the top for the full experience (or wuss out and take the elevator). There is a restaurant on site and a gift shop at the top! Be prepared to walk a 1/2 mile on the paved road to get to the bottom of the falls. * you must park at the lot and take the shuttle; it's about 10-12 minutes one way.

Felicia W.

The falls are beautiful, however, a bit misleading in the number. The gps to park is not correct either. You must park at the event center and take the shuttle. Then it is about a 20 minute walk to the first fall stairs. There is a bathroom along the way. It would have been helpful to have a water refill station too. Plan ahead and purchase a morning entry and bring plenty of water. Take your time and enjoy the back trails.

The view from halfway up the 224 steps of Seven Falls.
Seth A.

Seven Falls is known as "the grandest mile of scenery in Colorado". I would agree with that assessment, though Colorado has some pretty unbelievable stretches of scenery. I believe Seven Falls a fun visit. According to a sign I took a picture of... "Seven Falls - where the South Cheyenne Canyon Creek Cascades 181 feet down a granite cliff, forming seven distinct waterfalls". This sign made another very interesting fact... "Seven Falls is the only waterfall in Colorado to make National Geographic's list of International Waterfalls". To summarize the experience here... You get the opportunity to playfully (or strenuously, lol) climb staircases viewing down, over and beside seven separate tiers of waterfalls. All seven waterfalls have their own names and historical references to them. Here are details about Seven Falls... - It's located in Colorado Springs and because there are so many natural wonders located here, they now encourage making reservations online and choosing time slots for when you'd like to visit. Also, you are instructed to drive to a parking lot nearby and then they offer a free shuttle bus to take you near the falls. - It was $19 in total for an adult ticket. I purchased mine the day before I wanted to go and there was almost every time spot available. Seven Falls is open every day from 10am - 8pm, except for Tuesdays. - You can buy a ticket the day of, but it's just so much easier and more convenient to have your secured time picked and know you're guaranteed of coming. - They send you a confirmation email when you book online. In this email is the address where they ask you to park. Parking is free. The address is...1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd. The shuttle bus drive from the parking lot to the Seven Falls entrance is about 15 minutes. - After entering the grounds, they hand you a self guiding map. You must walk about 3/4th's of a mile to get into the heart of the action. Once you arrive, there are two main sections to Seven Falls... 1. Eagles Nest Viewing Platform. Most visitors do this staircase climb first. It's 185 steps to an overlook vista point looking down on Seven Falls. Eagles nest is a pretty dramatic viewpoint capturing the surroundings of Colorado's beautiful mountains. - If you don't want to climb 185 steps to Eagles Nest, they have the easy alternative...and that's taking the Mountain Elevator. Most folks climbed the steps up and then took the elevator back down. That's what I did. 2. The next big event/attraction is climbing to Seven Falls and eventually high enough that you're standing above all the waterfalls. Here's what you can expect... - There's a waterfall located right at the base. That's called Hill Falls. Hill Falls - "a fan waterfall that gets wider at the base of its descent." - Next, it's time to climb 224 more steps to the top of all the waterfalls. At the halfway point, you can stop and appreciate the landscape below. At this point you can also catch a good glimpse of Shorty Falls - "a plunge waterfall where the water free falls without touching the underlying rock". - Finally, that last push to the top offers more panoramic sights from very high above. Viewing down on it all can be scary. But, there's plenty of handrails to hold onto. Again, at the summit there's another waterfall to observe, but I don't recall taking a picture of the sign with the name on it. At the summit you can hit the hiking trails. There are two of them. Or, you can observe the sceneries and absorb the fresh air before heading down the staircases. The two hiking trails aren't difficult and I'd suggest attempting them to give you the most bang for your buck. Otherwise, you can return to the base and stop at the little gift shop to grab a souvenir or...they do have a restaurant on the grounds if you'd like a sit down meal. Here's info on the two trails... - Midnight Falls - less than 1 mile long and takes maybe 20 minutes maximum. You get to see Midnight Waterfall though it's just okay. - Inspiration Point Trail - this goes for roughly 1 mile each way and has a little elevation. You walk through the forest and end at Inspiration Point. Inspiration Point is supposed to be one of these lookouts that offers fantastic observation views from the cliffside. Unfortunately it was overcast the entire day for my visit and I couldn't see through the fog. Overall, I used about 4 hours out of the day here. And that's generously taking my time. Most visitors stay on average about 2.5 hours. I think what I liked most about Seven Falls is it's another worthwhile activity in Colorado Springs. There is so much to do in this city. I spent a week exploring and left with happy memories. Seven Falls may not offer the best looking waterfalls or the most picturesque ones, but it's not hard to visit and you feel quickly transported into the great outdoors.

Emily D.

This is the Walt Disney version of the wild West and waterfalls plus the restaurant is fabulous. Very entertaining but not for the faint of heart or those afraid of heights given the large number of stairs.

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Viviana O.

As you plan your visit, consider booking earlier times online to beat the wait, heat and long lines, as well as your breath for the hike up! The shuttle service was pleasant to and from the falls; both drivers were accommodating & charismatic. **Use the restroom before arriving to the parking lot, you'll have quite a hike before reaching the restrooms** The walk up was dazzling, especially with several pit stops or short trails along the left side of the hike. The width of the hike is perfect for both pedestrian and shuttles, particularly for busy days! Climbing up the steep stairs is exciting, rewarding and can be laborious-- remember your water and to take deep breaths and your time (it's ok to tell others to go past you). There are two climbing options/viewpoints, but only one has elevator access. Though we didn't check out their restaurant, we did visit their gift shop for popsicles (watermelon & strawberries-and-cream were delicious, $5 each), water (drinks also $5) and souvenirs. Either come prepared with snacks and drinks, or come ready to spend $$ Enjoyable experience, next time we will look into their zip-line packages!

Cute little shop
Rosa R.

I had an amazing time hiking up the 224 stairs. A little out of breath but I did it. Hiked up the 20 minute trail and it was well worth it.

down view of the stairs
elia m.

The hike up to the stairs was beautiful and I was very grateful that there was a small gift shop that had cold water. The stairs were genuinely one of the scariest things I've ever done in my life but the end result was definitely worth it. The main stairs were thankfully all equal in size and height but the rock stairs at the top were uneven and I almost fell. Woops! The bus situation was Okay, the line started in the middle of the parking lot and I was a little lost but we found it on time thankfully. Would recommend going if you want an easy hike with some challenges such as walking up 224 steps of stairs.

Gene

I was really pretty and definitely a challenge. 7 falls ??? More like 1 fall with several layers. Bad direction fyi get on website and maybe it will help you. You will drive to it then get directed about 15 minutes away to park.

Gabriela M.

The short walk/hike up Seven Falls is beautiful. The landscape is well kept, you'll see several waterfalls along the way. You have the option of taking the tram or walking up to Seven Falls, we decide to walk. There's also an elevator that will take you up to get a beautiful glimpse of the waterfalls. I don't think anything beats going to the stairs right next to the waterfalls. Stairs are really steep. Parking is located about 15 mins off the trail. You will be instructed to park at a designated location and a shuttle will pick you up and drop you off in front of the Seven Falls gate. There's a small convenient store located next to the first set of stairs. There's also a restaurant located next to the waterfalls, that offers indoor and outdoor dining.

Raymond J.

Get your legs ready for a workout that's well worth the effort. Shuttle service if you stay at three Broadmoor or not. A well maintained park that is truly a great way to spend a few hours of your trip. The first lookout spot you can walk up the metal, super secure walk what feels like 1000 stairs. It's probably only 100, or take the elevator. There's a nice fossil/Rock/Minerals shop. You can look out and see the falls and the nearby zipllners. Then check out the 226 steps up to the side of the 7 falls. Incredible views and if your legs aren't jello when you're done, you are a better person than me. I'd say get there by a couple hours before dusk. We loved it. We appreciate how well the property is maintained

Denver pops... so many flavors
Ashley R.

Such a breath taking view. Unfortunately, we came on a very hot day, and the heat made the hike a struggle for some of us. However, it was still an amazing view. The stairs heading up was a beast. I workout regularly and still had to take my time heading up, but it was totally worth it. The little souvenir shops they have are cute. My son bought a crystal, and the Denver pops were so good. I'm so glad we came.

Vivek D.

I think the falls is worth seeing, but I think that some logistical quirks dampen the overall experience. First, the biggest nuisance is parking. You can't just go to the falls to park your car. You have to go to a designated parking lot to park you car and take a shuttle to get into the park. That's all fine, however I'd appreciate clearer signage and instructions near the location or on the website itself. That would certainly help as it would give us an option to insert the address in our navigation systems, especially since Seven Falls doesn't have the greatest cell phone service. Tickets itself are $18/adult, which is ok I guess. There's a $4 tram charge, but it's honestly not worth it because the tram runs too infrequently and you can walk up and down faster. As for the sights, the falls and inspiration point are worth the short hike. You can take the elevator to inspiration point, which also provides some much needed cool air courtesy of the falls. Also, get the waffle ice cream. The biggest bummer is that the shuttle service is too infrequent for the busier summer crowds. The Broadmoor team should know better.

Brad W.

Enjoyed the waterfall and views. Was there on a beautiful spring day. Skip the overpriced paletas at the gift shop. Yep, the stairs are a bit rough if your out of shape, but I did it. Views definitely good from up top. If bot, enjoy the rocking chairs at the bottom. Elevator doesn't connect to stairs. Worthy of a visit.

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such a beautiful hike and waterfall. We really enjoyed the scenery as well as the popsicles after our hike.

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Not worth the money at all, thought it was at least different waterfalls not just one that hits 7 rocks

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Such a beautiful hike, very good signage giving clear descriptions of the falls and each level of them. Amazing views!

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Very beautiful. Takes your breath away. You all really need to go see this. It is a bit of a climb so be safe.

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It is December, 2024 and the website seems to have no tickets for the week of our July trip. Are they really sold out, or do I need to wait for them to go on sale on a certain date?

Good morning! Thank you for reaching out. Tickets are now available from mid-March to early October for our 2025 season. We also recommend signing up for our mailing list to receive updates about park news, such as ticket availability and more.… Read more

Do you have to climb any stairs to get to the restaurant? If yes, how many and how steep?

The restaurant is located at the base of the falls, a leisurely .8 mile walk through the canyon from the front gate. There are a few stairs outside the front of the restaurant, approximately twelve steps total, which resemble a typical… Read more

Does anyone have the right address? I can't seem to find it with this one

‼️There is absolutely NO PARKING inside the park itself ‼️ Drive to their provided parking lot located at - 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road - from there you will park, and be shuttled by their provided buses to the park.… Read more

Why can't you park at Seven Falls any more?

They have a free parking lot that is clean and in good condition with free shuttle busses that take you on a short ride to the entrance gate. This works fine.

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Once you get to the falls there is an elevator to a little scenic point to see the beauty of the water fall.

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